Component Record

Ford Windstar 1996 Brakes Problems

260 distinct owners reported a brakes problem on the 1996 Ford Windstar - 19% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage260 complaints

260 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

02V101000Reported April 4, 2002 - 250,283 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on April 4, 2002. The campaign covers an estimated 250,283 vehicles across all affected models.

99V147000Reported June 14, 1999 - 789,723 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on June 14, 1999. The campaign covers an estimated 789,723 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Engine508 Power Train335 Suspension113 Electrical System86 Vehicle Speed Control83 Unknown Or Other79

How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.